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Cadentia Farnese is a visual novel about the history of Palazzo Farnese in Rome. Its 12 stories present different facets of the palace, whose familiar silhouette Romans call “the Dice.” You explore the building through multiple dialogue combinations, with chance shaping each journey and revealing its secrets.

Stories of the palace

Discover ancient mosaics preserved underground and learn about the French Embassy, headquartered at Palazzo Farnese for 150 years. Find graffiti left by young art students in the 18th century on the walls of the Carracci Gallery, uncovered during a recent restoration.

The stories also follow Michelangelo as he considers the palace’s transformation and his own life, and take you into the second act of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca. Other stories feature a much-anticipated French summer celebration and the arrival of electronic music in the heart of the Renaissance palace.